West Sussex · London and the South East
Warninglid Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Warninglid from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
How a landlord roof survey works in Warninglid
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Warninglid are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Warninglid (RH17)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Warninglid
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlords and agents in Warninglid book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Warninglid, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Warninglid
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you let a flat or house near Balcombe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Nearby places to Warninglid
Other services in Warninglid
Local roofs in Warninglid
The wider area around Warninglid has a long history of building, with Tyes Place about 1.8 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Sussex have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Warninglid is about 4 miles west of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Warninglid gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Across West Sussex, we cover Warninglid. Crawley is in our area too.
All of RH17 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Staplefield Lane and Orchard Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Warninglid: Slough Green (1 mile east), Staplefield (1 mile north-east), Whitemans Green (2 miles east), Brook Street (2 miles east) and Cuckfield (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north), Horsham (6 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles east), Burgess Hill (5 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Warninglid
The closest station to Warninglid is Balcombe station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Cuckfield Museum (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Warninglid include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Common questions in Warninglid
Is Warninglid within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Warninglid listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.